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The Forge Community Church

Also known as: Mendlesham Christian Fellowship, Mcf

To advance the Christian faith and to relieve persons who are in conditions of need and hardship or who are aged or sick.

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Activities & Mission

To advance the Christian faith and to relieve persons who are in conditions of need and hardship or who are aged or sick.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Show all 8 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£439,746
Latest Expenditure
£455,854

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 103.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 103.7%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£439,746
£455,8540 / 146
2023
£389,273
£390,3040 / 100
2022
£356,657
£433,4710 / 100
2021
£378,657
£413,9550 / 100
2020
£455,484
£384,8670 / 100

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Forge Community Church

What does The Forge Community Church do?

To advance the Christian faith and to relieve persons who are in conditions of need and hardship or who are aged or sick.

How much income did The Forge Community Church report in 2024?

The Forge Community Church reported total income of £440k and reported expenditure of £456k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Forge Community Church registered as a charity?

The Forge Community Church was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 December 2003 as charity number 1101080. It has been registered for 23 years.

Who runs The Forge Community Church?

The Forge Community Church is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Forge Community Church operate?

The Forge Community Church operates across 8 areas, including Chad, Croatia, Ethiopia and 5 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Forge Community Church a registered charity?

Yes — The Forge Community Church is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1101080.

Details

Address
THE FORGE CHURCH
THE OLD CHAPEL
FORWARD GREEN
STOWMARKET
IP14 5HP
Registration Date
8 December 2003
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4004530
Charity Number
1101080

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Trustees

Jeremy Andrew Ling
Lois Sparkes
Michael Christopher Walsh
Oliver Westmancott
Also governs 1 other charity
Sarah Cobbold
Stephen James Fenning
Also governs 2 other charities
Stephen John Urwin
Susanna Mary Sharp Donaldson

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Mendlesham Christian Fellowship
  • Mcf

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